Pew News - 18 October 2026
New Daylight Order
I was able to issue free copies of the current edition. If you received one, found them helpful and would like to continue with these Bible reading notes, I need to know by the 31st October please. The next one will run from January to April 2027.
The standard size costs £5.99 and the large print £7.25. There is no need to pay now. I will collect when they arrive and I issue them.
Please let me know, via email if you have it, or text, stating standard or large print.
Email: clairecbuston@gmail.com
If current subscribers wish to make any changes before I order, please let me know.
Thanks Claire
🙏 THIS WEEK PLEASE PRAY FOR
Garry R, Julia M, Enid & Jim M, Jake C, Annie G, Hilary & Chris L, Stella O, Carol Q,
Tyler, Anna B.
The prayer team continues to pray for all who have requested prayer.
To request prayer: Contact Claire Buston prayer@sholing.church
Ben (who we have been praying for) has now left Hospital and is at home. He continues to be unwell but is on the way to recovery. Please continue to pray.
Walking Frame
Brian Fielder has a walking frame if anyone would like it - no charge. Please let Joyce know if you do.
Anna Buston Baptism
Sun 29 Nov | 12.30pm
Please join us as we celebrate Anna’s baptism. Everyone is warmly invited to come along, share in this special occasion and show our love and support for Anna and our younger church members.
STORAGE
Storage in the church and hall is now being strictly controlled by our Church Wardens. Please speak to either Mick or Philip if you need anything added or removed.
🎄 Christmas Fayre
Donations-Raffle Prizes-Volunteers
Our Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 5 December, and we’d be very grateful for your support!
🎁 Raffle Prizes: We’d welcome donations of prizes for our Christmas Raffle. Please let Joyce know if you can help.
🎁 Gift Donations: We’d be delighted to receive donations of new, unused gifts for the Fayre. If you have suitable items at home or would like to buy something especially, please bring them to church. All proceeds will support the church.
🙌 Volunteers Needed: Thank you to everyone who has already offered to help. We still need a few more volunteers to make the Fayre a success. If you can spare some time on Saturday 5 December, please speak to Kirsty.
Thank you for your generosity, time and support!
🎉 HERITAGE EVENTS
We’re delighted to say that we’ve already had three really popular and successful Heritage Events, with a fantastic response from the local community!
And there’s more to come…
WW1 SOUTHAMPTON
📅 Fri 23 Oct, 6.30pm
ROMANI POET RAINE GEOGHEGAN
📅 Sat 7 Nov, 3pm
Both events are FREE to attend, but we ask that you register in advance to help us plan seating. Tel: 023 8044 8337 | Email: heritage@sholing.church
📖 FUNDRAISING COOKBOOK
A big thank you to everyone who has already supported us by purchasing our fundraising cookbook. We’ve had some wonderful feedback, with many people saying how much they love the recipes and how beautiful the finished book looks.
Every cookbook has been lovingly put together with recipes and contributions from the friends and families of St Mary’s, making it a very special collection - and a great way to support our church at the same time.
It makes a lovely Christmas present! 🎁
If you haven’t got your copy yet, why not pick one up? And if you don’t see the cookbooks on display, please speak to one of our PCC members, who will be very happy to help.
☕ JOIN REFRESHMENTS TEAM
We’d love to offer drinks and biscuits after both the 8:30am and 10am services, helping us connect as a church family.
We’re looking for more people to help prepare, serve and clear away. Even one role a month would make a real difference. Speak to Kirsty if you can help!
FOOD BANK URGENTLY NEEDS
· Sugar
· Milk
· Loo rolls
· Shower gel
IKNOW APP
We hope you are all enjoying using the iknow app and receiving reminders for when you are serving.
If you ‘ve not yet signed up for the phone app, there are a few leaflets in the service folders giving instruction or you can email Bev at office@sholing.church
The Parish Giving Scheme - A simple and efficient way to support your church regularly. The Parish Giving Scheme makes giving easy, secure, and tax-efficient - helping your gift go further and reducing administration for the parish. If you’d like to know more, please speak to Ben or Garry.
SHARE YOUR STORIES OF SHOLING & ST MARY’S
We’d really love to hear from you.
As part of our Heritage 160 celebrations, we are collecting stories, memories, and treasures that make up the living history of our parish.
We’d love to hear about your connections to St Mary’s Church Sholing or the wider Parish of Sholing. Your contribution will help preserve our shared heritage for future generations. There are forms and envelopes available in the Hall or you can speak to one of our team or email us at Heritage@Sholing.Church
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